carboxyl

== English == === Etymology === Blend of carbonyl + hydroxyl. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksɪl/, /kɑː(ɹ)ˈbɒksaɪl/ === Noun === carboxyl (plural carboxyls) (organic chemistry) A univalent functional group consisting of a carbonyl and a hydroxyl functional group (-CO.OH); characteristic of carboxylic acids. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====